About Ms. Basilio

Ms. Basilio is the Assistant Principal of Pupil Personnel Services at the Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design. She has been working at the school since 2006. You may contact her by e-mailing basilio@whsad.org.

WHSAD is officially part of the AP for All program. To help WHSAD students reach their full academic potential, we want to better understand individual student expectations and aspirations. This means that WHSAD must gather information about its student body in order to identify students who have the potential to benefit from increase academic challenge, such as AP courses.
Even if you're not currently in Honors or AP courses, your responses to the survey are still critical. We want to get each and every student's perspective, not just certain groups of students. Please be as candid and honest as possible in your responses.
To access the survey, please click on the following … [Read more...]

Vicente Facey Antonio Jr. (Class of 2014), is in his second year studying Architecture at New York City College of Technology. “My favorite part about attending WHSAD was learning skills in AutoCAD and the hands-on workshop classes. It didn’t feel like a school, but more like a place where I could enjoy a hobby. My advice to current students at WHSAD is to take advantage of all the internships available if you wish to pursue architecture after high school. Also, get high scores on all of your Regents exams, and make good friends with your faculty. You never know when you might need them.” … [Read more...]

Nathifa Debellotte (Class of 2016), is in her first year at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. She is enrolled in a 5-year Architecture Program and is a starting attendee of NOMAS (National Organization of Minority Architect Students).
“Learn what you can at WHSAD and do you own research in whatever major you plan on studying. Also, get involved in clubs and get an internship in your field of interest now so it’s easier for you to get jobs during and after college.” … [Read more...]

Fabian James, WHSAD Class of 2008, graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) with a degree in Computer Engineering Technology.
“The vast opportunities I received at WHSAD, such as advanced math courses and mentorships from Pratt University & New York City College of Technology, helped prepare me for higher education. These outside classes along with the dedicated teachers & staff made my learning environment at WHSAD a special experience.”
“My advice to current students at WHSAD is always be open to new challenges and join many clubs/activities. It is an excellent way to meet new friends, learn new skills and interests. What's not to like? You could be missing out on a once in lifetime opportunity!" … [Read more...]

Jovanna Fuller, WHSAD Class of 2013, currently attends Alfred State College (SUNY) where she is double majoring in Interior Design and Technology Management.
"My favorite thing about WHSAD was the opportunities that were offered; it was really helpful to me to be involved in the ACE Mentorship program and other activities. I'm even doing college-level versions of some of the same things I did in my WHSAD classes!"
"The one piece of advice I would give to current WHSAD students is to take advantage of the opportunities being offered, and the help available from your teachers!" … [Read more...]

Hi, I am the instructional support teacher for the subjects listed below. My office hours are Wednesday, Room 224, from 2:45PM - 4:00PM. If you need another time, please let me know and it can be arranged!
Algebra Students (Math 9), Period 1, I am co-teaching with Ms. McCollum.
English 11 Students, Period 5, I am co-teaching with Mr. Rodriguez.
English 10 Students, Period 6, I am co-teaching with Mr. Key.
Please also see my co-teachers information on this website! Welcome to all for a great school year! … [Read more...]

June 8, 2015 marked WHSAD's Sixth Annual Night of Arts at Park Avenue Armory. The evening featured galleries exhibiting student architectural designs and artwork, live performances of original and cover songs from the music club, performances of original poetry from Ms. Pickering's poetry club, and interpretive recreations of scenes from three plays covered in Mr. Rodriguez’ junior English classes (A Raisin in the Sun, Crucible, and Macbeth).
To view photographs of the student work and performances, click here. Photography by WHSAD teacher Dr. Jay Wiprovnick. … [Read more...]

Introduction :
Throughout U.S. history, presidents have made many foreign policy decisions that impacted the U.S. and other countries. This includes George H.W. Bush sending troops to Kuwait and George W. Bush sending troops to Iraq. This essay will describe the historical circumstances surrounding the decision, the impact of the decision on the United States, and an impact of the decision on another country or region.
Body Paragraphs:
One foreign policy decision that impacted the United States and another country was_________________________________________. The reason for this was____________________________________________________________. This impacted the U.S. by _________________________________________________. This … [Read more...]

Seven students from the Williamsburg High School from Architecture and Design visited the Starbucks Design Studio in Midtown Manhattan in order to get a better understanding of what professional designers and architects go through when presented with a project. The New York office of Starbucks Design Studio is responsible for the interior design and architecture of all Starbucks stores in the eastern United States. These students not only participated in a tour of their offices, but they also spoke with Starbucks architects and designers on how they recently renovated a restaurant at American University in Washington, D.C. into a Starbucks location. The students learned about the professionals' budget constraints, location constraints, and … [Read more...]

On April 25th, a group of WHSAD juniors and staff members participated in the annual field trip to Philadelphia, PA. The purpose of this annual trip is for students to see the roles that architecture and preservation play when it comes to monumentalizing our country's early history. Students got to see sites such as Carpenter's Hall, the site of the First Continental Congress, and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution were signed, among others.
To re-live this experience, click here in order to access the photo album. … [Read more...]